MS996
GNSS Smart Antenna
Enhanced performance near obstructions
The MS996 contains an integrated GNSS receiver, antenna, and isolation system all in a single, durable housing. It uses the advanced Trimble RTK engine for faster initialization times when satellite lock is lost and enhanced performance near obstructions.
The MS996 contains an integrated GNSS receiver, antenna, and isolation system all in a single, durable housing. It uses the advanced Trimble RTK engine for faster initialization times when satellite lock is lost and enhanced performance near obstructions, supporting more reliable GPS positioning in difficult construction site environments.
The Trimble® MS996 GNSS Smart Antenna contains an integrated GNSS receiver, antenna, an isolation system in a single, rugged housing that can withstand even the toughest construction site environments. As part of SITECH’s wider Trimble technology solutions, the MS996 supports machine control workflows where accuracy, uptime and dependable GNSS technology are important.
It is also the only commercially available GNSS antenna that offers the performance enhancements of a new Trimble RTK engine and supports the newest GNSS signals.
All that means increased machine productivity and utilization in areas in which it was previously difficult to use GPS machine control, including under tree canopy and in urban canyons. On sites where positioning, grading and production data work together, the MS996 can sit alongside solutions such as Loadrite systems and Correct-AI technology within a broader construction technology workflow.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Trimble ProPoint® RTK Engine for faster initialization times when satellite lock is lost and enhanced performance near obstructions
- Simultaneously tracks GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou
- Support for Trimble xFill®, GSOF (General Serial Output Format) and SBAS systems (including WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, QZSS)
- Single, rugged unit containing GPS antenna, receiver and isolation system (MS976 GPS antenna and receiver only)
- Mountable on cab, chassis, or blade (MS976 cab or machine body mount only)
- Three LED indicators that provide instant operational feedback
- Single cable connector (high cycle count connector)
- USB support mode enabling improved firmware update speeds and WebUI browser access
What is the Trimble MS996 used for?
The Trimble MS996 is used for GPS machine control and construction site positioning. It helps support accurate equipment guidance in environments where reliable GNSS technology is needed.
How does the MS996 perform near obstructions?
The MS996 is designed to improve performance near obstructions such as tree canopy and urban canyons, helping maintain more reliable GPS positioning when satellite visibility is affected.
Which satellite signals does the Trimble MS996 support?
The Trimble MS996 simultaneously tracks GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou, giving machine control systems access to multiple GNSS signals.
Can the MS996 be used on construction machinery?
Yes. The MS996 is built as a single rugged unit and can be mounted on a cab, chassis or blade, depending on the machine control setup.
